Author: Warehouse Receipt System Council

 agriBORA, a Kenyan agri-sector innovator has launched “agriGHALA”, a digital service that enables farmers to store their commodities in a certified warehouse, monitor market prices, and then sell at the optimal time. This initiative aims to revolutionize smallholder farming in Kenya by integrating a Warehouse Receipt-Central Registry System (eWRS-CR) with a digital trading platform, facilitating […]

The Council recently participated in the launch of the Mauka Warehouse in Mauche, Nakuru County, a historic event marking the certification of Kenya’s first farmer-owned warehouse under the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS). The event was organized by Hello Tractor, now certified as a warehouse operator under the WRS, and officiated by H.E. Dr. David Kones, […]

The council has concluded a week-long sensitization program in Kisumu County focused on the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) within the rice value chain. This initiative aimed to enhance awareness of the WRS in the region, pre-inspect potential warehouses for certification, and visit organized aggregation centers. These activities are crucial for establishing the basis of volumes […]

The Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC), in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and partner Hello Tractor, sensitized Nakuru County officials and farmers regarding the implementation and impact of the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) in the region. Nakuru county is an early adopter of the WRS, and therefore offers key lessons for other counties […]

The Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC), in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Cereal Growers Association (CGA), recently conducted a four-day sensitization exercise in Makueni County. This initiative was aimed at educating key stakeholders, including county government officials from the Trade and Agriculture departments, smallholder farmers, aggregators, cooperative leaders, financiers, and millers […]

Nyandarua County hosted a delegation from the Warehouse Receipt System Council, International Finance Cooperation (IFC), Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), and Kenya National Farmers Federation (KENAFF), discussing solutions to agricultural challenges, including scaling up the WRS. The delegation commenced its week-long activities by paying a courtesy call to the […]

Climate change poses one of the most significant challenges that nations have confronted recently, leading to rising temperatures, more frequent extreme weather events, and disruptions in ecological balance. These impacts are severe, affecting ecosystems, livelihoods, and the overall well-being of communities globally. Urgent action is essential to prevent such occurrences and secure a sustainable future […]

The Warehouse Receipt System Council, State Department for Trade, in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands, hosted a groundbreaking forum in Nairobi. This event convened development partners and key stakeholders of the warehouse receipt system (WRS) to mobilize support and investment for its […]

The Council, in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Authority (MSEA), has successfully concluded a week-long sensitization program in Meru County. This initiative aimed to raise awareness about the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) within the potato value chain, pre-inspect potential warehouses for certification, and engage organized cooperatives […]